End Times NewsDying river in the ‘cradle of civilization’ sparks fears biblical prophecy could be coming true Posted on June 15, 2026 by Administrator The Bible warns that when a river flowing through the ‘cradle of civilization’ dries up, it could mark the start of events long tied to end-times prophecy. The Euphrates River, the longest river in Western Asia, is mentioned in the Book of Revelation as destined to run dry to make way for the final battle, often called the Battle of Armageddon.